1. Emilia Martin May 10, 2011 World History period 7 Al-Qaeda

2. Background • War with Soviet Union over Afghanistan • al-Qaeda is a terrorist group located in the Middle East • Founded by Osama bin Laden - born in Yemeni, Saudi Arabia in 1957, - from Saudi Arabia..kicked out, -moved to Sudan where he created al-Qaeda headquarters. • Volunteer warriors called mujahedeen • trained by bin Laden in camps in Afghanistan • Al-Qaeda means “the base” Picture of Osama bin Laden, before he was killed. Members of the mujahedeen army.

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5. Issues with Al-Qaeda • Al-Qaeda’s duty is to rid Muslim countries of Western influence - we helped with Israel creation - we try to influence Muslims to live us: freely -Immoral, sexually permissive, financially exploitative • “Sharia“ - Strict rules/laws/restrictions - Enforce rules violently if needed • On those who don’t follow • Jihad “holy war” throughout the world • GOAL: -Remove Western influence - Eliminate American, Jews, Crusaders -Unite all Muslims • War on Terror

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8. Argument The Al-Qaeda terrorist group, mainly based in the Middle East has become a genuine threat to Western society.

9. Supporting Ideas • September 11, 2001 • September 11, 2001, • 4 hijacked planes by al-Qaeda • World Trade Center • Pentagon • White House • 3000 killed • Bombings • 2001, Richard Reid “Shoe Bomber” • 2010 bomb plot in New York Subway Station • Texas • US military base, Nidal Malik Hasan, physiatrist • American born Muslim • 13 killed

10. More Facts • Entered Iraq in 2003 to capture Saddam Hussein. • Another dictator like Bin Laden • Killed Dec. 3, 2003 • Osama bin Laden is dead • Found in a compound by US forces • Killed May 1, 2011

11. Quiz Questions • What was the main goal of al-Qaeda? • What was the name of the rules and laws al-Qaeda followed? • What are the mujahedeen?